Flying from London to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): What you need to know
Borg El Arab Airport is located in Alexandria. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
Your flight from London to HBE won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to HBE. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London to Borg El Arab Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Borg El Arab Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to HBE flight:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport are known for their punctuality, with 82% of them landing right on cue.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a plane ticket from London to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) with a stop or two out of London Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most common stopovers between STN and HBE:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
From the centre of London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the airport by car and 45 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Borg El Arab Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels near London Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
STN has a very good on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on course and get to your destination as expected.
About Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Borg El Arab Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HBE instead:
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Getting from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to central Alexandria
Borg El Arab Airport is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Alexandria. It takes around 45 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Borg El Arab Airport is 74 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 151 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to HBE. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Borg El Arab Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
July is when most people book flights from London to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE). Visit Alexandria in November for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Alexandria is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your London to HBE plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Borg El Arab Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Alexandria
Start your Alexandria trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Borg El Arab Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Your trip to Alexandria won't be complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions you can't miss include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Alexandria. Around 177 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Egypt, consider Giza, about 177 kilometres southeast of Alexandria. Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid are the start of reasons to visit.